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Metalwork 2008

Juried Show of Jewelry, Holloware, Small Sculpture

March 11 – April 4, 2008
VisArts at Rockville,
Rockville Town Center, 155 Gibbs Street, Rockville, Maryland

JURORS STATEMENT

John Fix

In addition to being represented nationally and internationally in public and private collections, is a Professor Emeritus at Towson University in Baltimore, MD where he headed the Jewelry Department from 1967-2000. In 1981-82, he participated in a Fulbright International Teacher Exchange program. He was selected, in 2001 and 2007, for the Individual Artist Award by the Maryland State Arts Council and in 2006, received the NICHE magazine Professional Finalist Award for hollowware.

Recently, I heard a radio comment about the revival of interest in knitting, even among teenagers. It seems that many contemporary Americans want and need to use their hands to create something personal and meaningful. In this age of technology and instant everything, I am encouraged to see artists and craftsmen who have the persistence to learn and develop the skills and patience to express their ideas in metal and enamel. The majority of artists represented here are using traditional gold and silversmithing techniques and tools; however, some have incorporated digital technology as a design or production aid. This is proof of a dynamic, contemporary American crafts movement that values tradition but accepts change.
The Washington Guild of Goldsmiths provides great benefits to its members by encouraging continuing education through workshops and a supportive community which encourages the next generation to continue developing skills and ideas. The biennial provides a venue to showcase the diverse talents of its members and to educate the public. I was pleased to be part of the process. It was important to be able to interact physically with real work and not just view images on a screen. Although the scribes may have developed writer’s cramps, it was great to realize that exhibitors were getting some feedback about our opinions as jurors and, hopefully, they will take advantage of these observations as an educational opportunity. I want to thank the committee and volunteers for their organization and help in making a smooth and comfortable review process. Finally, it was reassuring to see the overall high level of craftsmanship and the variety of techniques, styles, and ideas; all of which, when combined, have made for an engaging exhibition.

James Meyer

is a Professor Emeritus at Virginia Commonwealth University where he was head of the Metal and Jewelry Program. His work has been published and acknowledged by fellowships and grants. Professor Meyer’s work is included in private and public collections throughout the world. In the past two years, he taught at Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina and University of Georgia Studies Abroad Program in Cortona, Italy. His most recent solo exhibition at Quirk Gallery in Richmond, VA was a great success. In the course of his career, Professor Meyer worked as an artist, juror, consultant, curator, author, lecturer and conference co-coordinator.

I wish to express my gratitude to the Washington Guild of Goldsmiths for asking me to be a part of the jury process for the Biennial Exhibition. It was enlightening to see a cross section of what is currently being created in our field.
My criteria for inclusion started with the clarity of intent. Was the artist trying to present a beautiful design? What was the artist trying to say through a visual language? Was there a strong conceptual basis for the object’s existence?

Secondly, I was looking at design considerations. I sometimes feel that the current emphasis on ideation and concept, have overshadowed the basic design principles of harmony, line, texture, color palette, etc… So the question became, how well does the design support the concept?

I look at how well was the object in question crafted. Here, I was not looking for craftsmanship as an ultimate objective. I was looking for that delicate balance where objects are appropriately crafted in support of concept.

Most importantly, I was looking for the “thumbprint” of the artist, that unique quality that sets the work apart and reflects the individual. Those objects that most clearly met these criteria, earned my highest marks.

My thanks to all of the artists who participated

PRESIDENTS LETTER

Sherry Terao

Once every two years, the artist members of the Washington Guild of Goldsmiths offer their newest innovations in jewelry, sculpture, flatware, hollowware and whimsy to be juried by highly acclaimed artists. From this collection, the jury selects the finest work to be displayed and offered for sale in the biennial WGG METALWORK SHOW.

It is with great excitement that the Guild presents its 14th Biennial Juried Show and Sale. The marvelous exhibit demonstrates the broad range of talent and wonderful techniques mastered by our membership. The Guild has a rich history of successes. The bar is set very high, but METALWORK 2008 sets it even higher. Our members have done it again!

The Guild is truly fortunate to have esteemed artists Professors Emeritus, John T. Fix and C. James Meyer as our jurors for METALWORK 2008. Professors Fix and Meyer were impressed by the quality of the WGG submissions and selected the best of the best as WGG award winners. METALWORK 2008 is an exciting and inspiring body of work, demonstrating how techniques and materials combine into visual symphonies of art. The jurors were pleased with the high level of craftsmanship, unusual use of materials and textures and some magical connections. Thanks so very much to the jurors for their instructive and constructive feedback provided to each of the WGG participating artists.

The Guild is, among other things, an educational organization, offering many excellent workshops on all aspects of techniques, design and presentation useful to metalsmiths of all levels of experience from student to professional. All, who are interested in working with metals, are welcome. Information is shared within our community through our quarterly newsletters, our website (www.washingtonguildofgoldsmiths.com) and meetings. There is always something new to be learned, regardless of skill level.

The extensive efforts necessary to prepare and present METALWORK 2008 has been completed by our Show Committee, a very dedicated and talented crew of volunteers, under the direction of WGG Vice President Mia Schulman. A very special and heartfelt thanks to each of those volunteers: Sue Garten, John Garten, Nella Fischer, Vivian Wong, Pat Perito, Kathleen Baker, Marla Rudnick, Genie Shuller, Jan Long, Winifred Anthony, Mimi Harris, Nancy DeMulder, Ron Suddendorf, Ursula McKinney, Jan Maddox, Michalle Baird, and, of course, Mia Schulman. Special thanks to Michael Schwartz for providing space in his studio for the jury process. Nick Barnes, Exhibit Designer Extraordinaire deserves our deepest appreciation. Thanks to the Waverly Street Gallery for hosting us, and all of those who come to view our presentation.

Sherry Terao,
President Washington Guild of Goldsmiths

 

Nella Fischer
“Grasslands”—Bracelet
Sterling, labradorite
Fabricated, fused
1 1/8" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/4"
Nella Fischer “Grasslands”—Bracelet Sterling, labradorite Fabricated, fused 1 1/8″ x 2 1/2″ x 2 1/4″
Paula Mayes Coupe
“Place Your Bets”—Pendant
Fine silver, PMC, Aura 22
Fabricated
1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 3/8"
Paula Mayes Coupe “Place Your Bets”—Pendant Fine silver, PMC, Aura 22 Fabricated 1 1/4″ x 1 1/4″ x 3/8″
Gretchen Klunder Raber
“Moscow Series— Artic Ice”—Shoulder brooch—sculpture
Fine and sterling silver, copper
Fabricated, etched, patinated
Juror's Special Recognition
Gretchen Klunder Raber “Moscow Series— Artic Ice”—Shoulder brooch—sculpture Fine and sterling silver, copper Fabricated, etched, patinated Juror’s Special Recognition
Roy Ysla
“Spilla I”—Brooch
18K gold
Fabricated
2" x 5/8" 20 gauge
Roy Ysla “Spilla I”—Brooch 18K gold Fabricated 2″ x 5/8″ 20 gauge
Marla S. Rudnick
“Intersection”—Sculpture
Copper
Knit and Viking knit
34" x 16" x 4"
Marla S. Rudnick “Intersection”—Sculpture Copper Knit and Viking knit 34″ x 16″ x 4″
Wesley Glebe
“Untitled”“Emily’s Ring”“Untitled”— 3 rings
Titanium, stainless steel, 24 and 18K gold, titanium, diamonds, 14K yellow and white gold, titanium, ruby
Machined, cold connected, riveted,
Size 7 1/2, 7 3/4, 8
Juror's Special Recognition
Wesley Glebe “Untitled”“Emily’s Ring”“Untitled”— 3 rings Titanium, stainless steel, 24 and 18K gold, titanium, diamonds, 14K yellow and white gold, titanium, ruby Machined, cold connected, riveted, Size 7 1/2, 7 3/4, 8 Juror’s Special Recognition

Janet Long
“Canal Reflection”— Neckpiece
Fine and sterling silver, enamel
Fabricated, forged, enameled
20" x 3" x 1/4"
Janet Long “Canal Reflection”— Neckpiece Fine and sterling silver, enamel Fabricated, forged, enameled 20″ x 3″ x 1/4″
Ralph Scorza
“Integration”—Pendant
Sterling, hardwoods, fossil shark teeth, bone, ivory, rainbow hematite
Fabricated, carved, inlay
4" x 1" x 1/4"
Ralph Scorza “Integration”—Pendant Sterling, hardwoods, fossil shark teeth, bone, ivory, rainbow hematite Fabricated, carved, inlay 4″ x 1″ x 1/4″
Patricia M. Perito
“Deep Ocean #1”—Wall piece
Copper
Enameled
8" x 8" framed
Patricia M. Perito “Deep Ocean #1”—Wall piece Copper Enameled 8″ x 8″ framed
Naomi Heller
“Opal and Pearl, Necklace”—Necklace
Sterling, Australian opal, various pearls
Fabricated, strung
21" x 1" x 1/2"
Naomi Heller “Opal and Pearl, Necklace”—Necklace Sterling, Australian opal, various pearls Fabricated, strung 21″ x 1″ x 1/2″
Wanjin Kim
“Flower and Pearl”—Brooch
Sterling, pearls
Fabricated, die-formed, cast
2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1/4"
Wanjin Kim “Flower and Pearl”—Brooch Sterling, pearls Fabricated, die-formed, cast 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ x 1/4″
Penelope C. Barringer
“Round Brooch”—Brooch
Fine silver, enamel
Fabricated, enameled, etched
Penelope C. Barringer “Round Brooch”—Brooch Fine silver, enamel Fabricated, enameled, etched

Tina Chisena
“Rattle”
Table sculpture/percussion instrument
Copper, steel
Fabricated, die-formed, repoussé, etched,
pierced, riveted
2 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 1 1/8"
Tina Chisena “Rattle” Table sculpture/percussion instrument Copper, steel Fabricated, die-formed, repoussé, etched, pierced, riveted 2 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ x 1 1/8″
Beth Dana
“Bump on a Log”—Pendant
PMC, CZs
PMC
1 1/2" x 3/4" x 3/4"diameter
Beth Dana “Bump on a Log”—Pendant PMC, CZs PMC 1 1/2″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″diameter
Ron Suddendorf
“Spring Ring”—Ring
Sterling, fire-agate beads
Fabricated, cast
Size 8
Ron Suddendorf “Spring Ring”—Ring Sterling, fire-agate beads Fabricated, cast Size 8
Heidi Hess
“Patella Tea Strainer”— Serving/flatware
Sterling
Fabricated, forged, raised, repoussé, patinated
3" x 2 1/2" x 1/2"
Heidi Hess “Patella Tea Strainer”— Serving/flatware Sterling Fabricated, forged, raised, repoussé, patinated 3″ x 2 1/2″ x 1/2″
Mia Schulman
“Eruption”—Necklace
Fine and sterling silver, fiber, neck rope, agate
Fabricated, enameled, lapidary, cloisonné
9" x 3"
Mia Schulman “Eruption”—Necklace Fine and sterling silver, fiber, neck rope, agate Fabricated, enameled, lapidary, cloisonné 9″ x 3″
Dorothea Stover
“Grunion Dance I”—Pendant
Fine and sterling silver, enamel, blue topaz
Fabricated, enameled, etched, pierced
2 1/2" x 2 1/4" x 1/4"
Dorothea Stover “Grunion Dance I”—Pendant Fine and sterling silver, enamel, blue topaz Fabricated, enameled, etched, pierced 2 1/2″ x 2 1/4″ x 1/4″

Winifred Anthony
“Homage to Anna Russell”
Sculptural Figures
Sterling, copper, plastic
Fabricated, hollow formed,
roll-printed
4 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" Male
3 3/4 x 3 1/2" x 1 1/2" Female
Winifred Anthony “Homage to Anna Russell” Sculptural Figures Sterling, copper, plastic Fabricated, hollow formed, roll-printed 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ Male 3 3/4 x 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ Female
Barbara Pliskin
“Retreat”—Pendant/necklace
14K gold, sterling, reticulated, tourmaline, dendritic quartz
Fabricated
2 1/4" x 2 1/2", 18 gauge 20" necklace
Barbara Pliskin “Retreat”—Pendant/necklace 14K gold, sterling, reticulated, tourmaline, dendritic quartz Fabricated 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″, 18 gauge 20″ necklace
Annie Publow
“Sola”—Ring (ring finger and pinkie)
Fine Silver, acrylic, pearls, (Aztec gold rondelles)
Fabricated, fold-formed, pierced
1 3/4" x 2 1/8" x 3/4"
Annie Publow “Sola”—Ring (ring finger and pinkie) Fine Silver, acrylic, pearls, (Aztec gold rondelles) Fabricated, fold-formed, pierced 1 3/4″ x 2 1/8″ x 3/4″
Lisa Vershbow
“Canoe Duo”—Brooch pair
Sterling, aluminum, screws, acrylic, zircons, aquamarine
Fabricated, fold-formed, anodized, cold-connected
5" x 1 1/2" x 3/4"
Lisa Vershbow “Canoe Duo”—Brooch pair Sterling, aluminum, screws, acrylic, zircons, aquamarine Fabricated, fold-formed, anodized, cold-connected 5″ x 1 1/2″ x 3/4″
Nancy Kahn DeMulder
“Merlin’s Cave”—Pendant
Sterling silver, titanium coated, quartz
Fabricated, fused
1 3/8" x 1 1/6" x 1/2"
Nancy Kahn DeMulder “Merlin’s Cave”—Pendant Sterling silver, titanium coated, quartz Fabricated, fused 1 3/8″ x 1 1/6″ x 1/2″
Marie H. Susinno
“Have a Heart”—Box
Sterling, 18K overlay
Fabricated, roll-printed
3" x 1 5/8" x 1 1/4"
Marie H. Susinno “Have a Heart”—Box Sterling, 18K overlay Fabricated, roll-printed 3″ x 1 5/8″ x 1 1/4″

Kathleen Baker
“Topaz Cuff”
Bracelet
Fine and sterling silver, reticulated, fused
Yellow and blue topaz stones
Fabricated, hollow-formed,
fused, patinated, bezel-set,stones
2 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Kathleen Baker “Topaz Cuff” Bracelet Fine and sterling silver, reticulated, fused Yellow and blue topaz stones Fabricated, hollow-formed, fused, patinated, bezel-set,stones 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
Ursula Guttstadt McKinney
“Rolling Along”—Necklace
1/2" round enameled bead, fine silver
Fabricated, enameled cloisonné
13" necklace/ 1/2" bead
Ursula Guttstadt McKinney “Rolling Along”—Necklace 1/2″ round enameled bead, fine silver Fabricated, enameled cloisonné 13″ necklace/ 1/2″ bead
Genie Shuller
“Gold/Topaz 3-Stone Ring”— Ring
14K gold, white topaz, London Blue topaz
Fabricated
1/4" width, Size 8 1/4
Genie Shuller “Gold/Topaz 3-Stone Ring”— Ring 14K gold, white topaz, London Blue topaz Fabricated 1/4″ width, Size 8 1/4
Vivienne Wong
“Double Happiness”— Brooch
Fine and sterling silver, PMC, green garnet
Enameled
1 3/4" x 1 1/4"
Vivienne Wong “Double Happiness”— Brooch Fine and sterling silver, PMC, green garnet Enameled 1 3/4″ x 1 1/4″
Cecilia Tao
“Sterling Bowl”—Bowl
Sterling
Fabricated, raised, forged
3" x 6" x 6"
Cecilia Tao “Sterling Bowl”—Bowl Sterling Fabricated, raised, forged 3″ x 6″ x 6″
Wendy Edsall-Kerwin
“Bubbles”—Soap dish
Nickel, concrete, stones
Repoussé, chased, molded, concrete
4 1/4" x 3 1/2" x 1"
Wendy Edsall-Kerwin “Bubbles”—Soap dish Nickel, concrete, stones Repoussé, chased, molded, concrete 4 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ x 1″

Susana M. Garten
“Sedona”—Collage wall piece
24K gold foil, copper, copper foil, sand, enamels, ultra-suede
Hollow-formed, enameled, patinated
17" x 20" x 3"
Susana M. Garten “Sedona”—Collage wall piece 24K gold foil, copper, copper foil, sand, enamels, ultra-suede Hollow-formed, enameled, patinated 17″ x 20″ x 3″
Siegbert Poritsky
“Flight”—Brooch
Sterling, pearl
Fabricated, part melt
3" x 1" x 1/4"
Siegbert Poritsky “Flight”—Brooch Sterling, pearl Fabricated, part melt 3″ x 1″ x 1/4″
Beth Carey
“Eye of the Dragonfly”
Necklace
Fine and sterling silver, blue sapphire
Fabricated, enameled, carved,
cast, fused fine silver links
3/4" x 1" x 3/8"
Beth Carey “Eye of the Dragonfly” Necklace Fine and sterling silver, blue sapphire Fabricated, enameled, carved, cast, fused fine silver links 3/4″ x 1″ x 3/8″
Jan Mandel
“The Circuitous Route of Seasonal Renewal”—Neckpiece
18K gold, (tri-color golds, rose, green, yellow), 10–11 mm pearls
Fabricated
12" x 5 3/4" x 1/2" (pendant)
Jan Mandel “The Circuitous Route of Seasonal Renewal”—Neckpiece 18K gold, (tri-color golds, rose, green, yellow), 10–11 mm pearls Fabricated 12″ x 5 3/4″ x 1/2″ (pendant)
Jan Maddox
“Big Wave Brooch”—Brooch
Sterling, river stone
Fabricated, raised, roll-printed, corrugated
2 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 3/8"
Jan Maddox “Big Wave Brooch”—Brooch Sterling, river stone Fabricated, raised, roll-printed, corrugated 2 3/4″ x 2 1/4″ x 3/8″
Carol Oshinsky
“Seascape Brooch”— Brooch
14K gold, sterling, diamonds, steel
Fabricated, fused, engraved
1 9/16" x 1 3/4" x 3/16"
Carol Oshinsky “Seascape Brooch”— Brooch 14K gold, sterling, diamonds, steel Fabricated, fused, engraved 1 9/16″ x 1 3/4″ x 3/16″

Nick Grant Barnes
?“Out of the Fire II”—Ring
22 and 18K gold, palladium,
silver, Mokumé Gané, three
topaz
Fabricated, forged, patinated,
carved, commercial Mokume
1" x 1/4" x 1/8", Size 6
Nick Grant Barnes ?“Out of the Fire II”—Ring 22 and 18K gold, palladium, silver, Mokumé Gané, three topaz Fabricated, forged, patinated, carved, commercial Mokume 1″ x 1/4″ x 1/8″, Size 6
Louise Rothenberg
“Motor Bike Pin”—Pin
Sterling, Keum boo, semiprecious stones
Fabricated, patinated, stones set
2" x 4" x 1/2"
Louise Rothenberg “Motor Bike Pin”—Pin Sterling, Keum boo, semiprecious stones Fabricated, patinated, stones set 2″ x 4″ x 1/2″
Barbro Eriksdotter Gendell
“Untitled”—Pendant
Fine silver, PMC, Akoya pearl, CZ
Fabricated
3 3/8" x 1 1/8" x 7/8"
Barbro Eriksdotter Gendell “Untitled”—Pendant Fine silver, PMC, Akoya pearl, CZ Fabricated 3 3/8″ x 1 1/8″ x 7/8″
Elizabeth Steel
“August Flower”—Wall piece
Aluminum, copper, steel, brass, found object, black acrylic
Fabricated, fold-formed, woven, cold-connected
11" x 12"
Elizabeth Steel “August Flower”—Wall piece Aluminum, copper, steel, brass, found object, black acrylic Fabricated, fold-formed, woven, cold-connected 11″ x 12″
Abby Schindler Goldblatt
“Aery I”, “Aery II”, Aery III—Sculpture
Fine silver, steel, copper, enamel
Fabricated, welded, enameled, electro-formed
each16" x 8" x 8"
Juror's Special Recognition
Abby Schindler Goldblatt “Aery I”, “Aery II”, Aery III—Sculpture Fine silver, steel, copper, enamel Fabricated, welded, enameled, electro-formed each16″ x 8″ x 8″ Juror’s Special Recognition
Estelle Renée Vernon
“Shell-Shape Brooch”— Brooch
Sterling, 24K gold kum boo
Fabricated, die-formed, rollprinted, kum boo
1 1/4" x 1 3/4" x 1/4"
Estelle Renée Vernon “Shell-Shape Brooch”— Brooch Sterling, 24K gold kum boo Fabricated, die-formed, rollprinted, kum boo 1 1/4″ x 1 3/4″ x 1/4″

Susan Sanders
“Untitled”—Ring
Sterling, onyx, jasper
Inlay, cast
Size 6
Juror's Special Recognition
Susan Sanders “Untitled”—Ring Sterling, onyx, jasper Inlay, cast Size 6 Juror’s Special Recognition
Eric Burris
“Phoenix Intersection”
Necklace
14K Gold, sterling, copper,
wood, enamel
Fabricated, granulated,
marriage of metals
2 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 1"
Juror's Special Recognition
Eric Burris “Phoenix Intersection” Necklace 14K Gold, sterling, copper, wood, enamel Fabricated, granulated, marriage of metals 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ x 1″ Juror’s Special Recognition
Gayle Friedman
“Furring”—Ring
Sterling silver, reclaimed fur
Fabricated, hollow-formed
1 1/2" x 1 1/4" x 1 5/8", Size 6
Gayle Friedman “Furring”—Ring Sterling silver, reclaimed fur Fabricated, hollow-formed 1 1/2″ x 1 1/4″ x 1 5/8″, Size 6

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